Rotary International Code of Policies

Rotary Code of Policies 335 April 2020 1. The magazine serves an area of more than one district or country. 2. All aspects of the publication of the magazine are under the direct supervision of an advisory board (see section 51.020.4. Guidelines for Rotary Regional Magazine Licensing). 3. The editorial content of the magazine is in harmony with RI policy, and at least 50 percent of the editorial content covers Rotary or Rotary-related subjects. 4. In addition to local or regional news, the magazine carries information about RI and publishes such topics and specific text as RI may request. 5. The magazine is published at least six times a year and shall be a minimum of twenty- four (24) pages per issue. 6. The overall appearance of the magazine is attractive and in keeping with the dignity and nature of Rotary, and adheres to the RI Board guidelines for reproduction of the Rotary Marks. 7. The magazine’s circulation reaches a majority of the Rotarians in the area it serves, in order to maintain the magazine’s purpose and economic viability. 8. The magazine is adequately financed without financial responsibility by RI. 9. The magazine adheres to RI’s reporting requirements, as set forth in the license agreement with RI. 10. The magazine has entered into a license agreement with RI for the publication and distribution of a magazine using the Rotary Marks and circularizing the membership. 11. The magazine shall assume responsibility for serving as the basic means of communication between RI and club members/subscribers in the region in replacing The Rotarian. 12. The regional magazine editors are responsible for the conduct of their respective magazines within the context of these guidelines. 13. The monthly mandatory material supplied by RI, or regionally prepared material conveying the same general theme and information, must be used by the RI-licensed Rotary regional magazines. 14. Licensed regional magazines are required to publish mandatory material, as set forth in the license agreement with RI; 15. Before a new magazine may be considered for licensing, it must complete a two-year pilot program. 16. Only licensed Rotary regional magazines shall receive RI support and services;

Rotary Code of Policies 336 April 2020 17. The Rotarian and the regional magazines shall continue to exchange quality editorial material and photographs to effectively emphasize the internationality of the magazines (June 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 189) Source: July 1977 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 60; Amended by October 1988 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 127; February 2002 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 217; May 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 325; November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 140; November 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 109; January 2009 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 193; June 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 182; November 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 100; January 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 117; September 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 34; May 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 195; June 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 189 51.020.2. Magazine Editors Seminar RI will conduct the Magazine Editors Seminar every two years. While RI will pay hotel and meal costs, the participating editors and representation will be responsible for their own transportation costs. Regional zone editors’ meetings in the alternate year shall be encouraged, at no cost to RI. (January 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 80) Source: January-February 1986 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 209; November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 140; Amended by November 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 100; May 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 291; October 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 68 51.020.3. Licensing of Rotary Regional Magazines Each Rotary regional magazine must be licensed by RI to ensure that it meets RI specifications as outlined in Rotary Code section 51.020.4. Status will be evaluated by the Communications Committee and recommended to and granted by the Board. The general secretary shall review all licensed regional magazines to determine their adherence to editorial guidelines and compliance with the terms of their license agreement. Further to Article 21.020. of the RI bylaws, the general secretary shall monitor the subscription prices of the licensed regional magazines for fairness, for consistency, for comparison with other licensed magazines and with other magazines in that area of the world, and, where necessary, address any issues arising therefrom. Each regional magazine must enter into a license agreement with RI for publication of a magazine using the Rotary Marks and circularizing the membership. Operation of such a publication not under license by RI is not permitted. (April 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 164) Source: July 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 43; June 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 284; November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 58; Amended by November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 140; November 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 109; June 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 182; November 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 100; May 2014 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 163; January 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 86; April 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 164 51.020.4. Guidelines for Rotary Regional Magazine Licensing The Board has approved the following guidelines for Rotary regional magazine licensing: a) Qualifications 1. Only regional magazines that have been approved for their country(ies) by the RI Board are eligible to be licensed. 2. Regional magazines with circulation of 5,000 or more must be directly supervised by an advisory board consisting of at least six members, including a current governor or designate, a current incoming governor or designate, the magazine’s editor in chief, and three past RI officers (preferably media professionals or members with communications experience). Regional magazines with circulation of less than 5,000 must be directly

Rotary Code of Policies 337 April 2020 supervised by an advisory board consisting of a minimum of three members, including a current governor or designate, a current incoming governor or designate and the magazine’s editor in chief. Members will serve for a period of at least two years, and the advisory board must meet at least twice a year. The advisory board shall fairly and equally represent the region it serves. 3. To become licensed and maintain their licensed status, regional magazines must consistently publish the mandatory Rotary content as supplied by RI. Editorial content must reflect that the regional magazine serves all Rotary countries or districts within its territory, and is published in the primary, officially recognized language. i) The editors and advisory boards of regional magazines shall ensure adherence to RI policy on political and religious matters and strive to promote the Rotary principle of welcoming men and women of all races, nations, religious faiths, vocations, and political persuasions to membership. ii) Regional magazines shall not express an editorial opinion on any pending controversial public measure. iii) Regional magazines shall not endorse, recommend, or otherwise express an editorial opinion about any candidate for public office or Rotary office, or publish any letter, speech, or other content supporting or otherwise commenting on any such candidate. iv) Regional magazines shall not express an editorial opinion on international political affairs or publish any letter, speech, or other content on such affairs. 4. Licenses will be issued to only one regional magazine per country or geographic area, except in countries or geographic areas where the number of languages spoken warrants more than one regional magazine, as determined by the RI Board. 5. The Communications Committee will determine if magazines meet the requirements for licensing. Following RI Board approval, all regional magazines must enter into an agreement with RI delineating the nature of the relationship and setting forth the guidelines for publishing a licensed Rotary regional magazine. Once the agreement is signed, the regional magazines may announce or publish news of their licensed status. 6. RI shall review every regional magazine. Should any noncompliance with RI guidelines be discovered, the regional magazine may be placed on probation or terminated, as set forth in the license agreement with RI. b) Procedures  1. Regional magazines must comply with RI’s report filing requirements, as set forth in the license agreement with RI. 2. Regional magazines must adhere to RI Board guidelines for reproduction and use of the Rotary Marks.

Rotary Code of Policies 338 April 2020 3. Regional magazines must comply with the payment obligations, as set forth in the license agreement with RI. 4. Recognizing that Rotarians must subscribe to either The Rotarian magazine or one of the regional magazines (RI Bylaws section 21.020.), licensed magazines are required to bill separately for the regional magazine subscription, making clear that any other services or products they offer are optional, and because these other services and/or products are not covered by the terms of the license agreement with RI. 5. Pursuant to Article 21.020.1. of the RI Bylaws, licensed regional magazines shall be responsible for establishing a mechanism for billing and collection of subscription fees. RI recognizes that this sometimes involves the cooperation of the local clubs and districts. 6. Further to Article 21.020.2. of the RI Bylaws, revenue received by the licensed magazines shall be applied to the publication and improvement of the magazines and any other licensed communications vehicles, wherever possible, and in accordance with the terms of the license agreement with RI. 7. Regional magazines must submit the following information to RI: i) A detailed content summary and Table of Contents in English of each issue, plus at least three copies of each issue immediately upon publication; ii) a list of advisory board members, including each member’s name, title (if any), and length of term, and an annual schedule of advisory board meetings; iii) basic circulation information, including the number of paid and complimentary subscriptions and the annual subscription cost; iv) verification that standard circulation requirements (two or more Rotary districts or at least two Rotary countries) are being met; v) verification of publication frequency (at least six times per year); vi) a current magazine editorial calendar and a projection of any major changes or planned improvements for the licensed period; vii) a report of advertising policy and rates; viii) a financial stability letter, signed by the chair of the regional magazine advisory board. The statement will verify that the regional magazine is financially viable and in a position to maintain publication. ix) Regional magazines shall also submit profit and loss statements and other financial documents that illustrate financial solvency and revenues and expenses, as set forth in the license agreement with RI. Regional World Magazine Publications shall provide audited financial statements to RI on an annual basis and publish same to their subscribers annually.

Rotary Code of Policies 339 April 2020 8. Failure to comply with the terms of the license agreement with RI will result in probation and/or termination, at RI’s discretion, in accordance with the terms of the license agreement with RI. (January 2020 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 110) Source: February 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 259; Amended by February 2002 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 217; November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 140; November 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 109; January 2009 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 193; June 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 182; November 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 100; January 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 117; May 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 247; September 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 34; May 2014 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 163; May 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 195; April 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 164; October 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 68; January 2020 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 110 51.020.5. Required Subscription RI Bylaws Article 21.020.1. require that each member of a club not located in the United States or Canada shall become a paid subscriber to the official magazine of RI or to a Rotary magazine approved and prescribed for that club by the board. A district that contends that the magazine that is approved and prescribed by the board for its country or geographic area does not meet its needs may appeal to the board to have its approved and prescribed magazine changed by submitting to the general secretary a written resolution that is approved by two-thirds of the district’s member clubs and endorsed by at least three of the district’s current governor, governor-elect, governor nominee and immediate past governor. Such resolution should: 1. State the reasons why the board’s approved and prescribed magazine for that country/region does not meet the needs of that district. 2. State what steps have been taken by the district to resolve the issue directly with the prescribed regional magazine. 3. State the response and outcome of each step cited in point 2, above. 4. Indicate an alternate choice of licensed magazine. 5. State why the desired alternate choice of licensed magazine would better suit its needs. 6. State the circulation/number of subscribers that would be affected. Upon receipt of such resolution, the general secretary will forward a copy to the potentially impacted magazine (to both the publisher and the advisory board chair) and solicit its response within sixty (60) days. Thereafter, the resolution will be researched and considered by the general secretary. At the general secretary’s discretion, once sufficient information has been gathered and if a meritorious case exists, the general secretary will bring the matter to the board for its consideration. The board, in deciding the issue, will consider the information included in the resolution and supporting materials, the response (if timely received) from the impacted magazine, the impact such a change would have on the existing approved and prescribed magazine, the ability and willingness of the proposed new licensed magazine to handle the increased subscription, the political climate in the region and any other facts or circumstances that may be relevant. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: May 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 195; Amended by September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 51.020.6. Provisional Status for Rotary Related Magazines If a Rotary related magazine serves a specific language community located within only one district but shows potential for growth to additional districts, it may apply for a two-year provisional status upon entering into an agreement with RI. (May 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 195) Source: November 2002 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 145; Amended by November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 140; June 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 182; November 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 100; May 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 195

Rotary Code of Policies 340 April 2020 51.020.7. Report of Exceptions to Subscription Requirement The general secretary shall provide the RI Board with a status report on countries exempted from magazine subscriptions every three years. (June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 226) Source: February 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 205 Cross References 2.010.1. Rotary Clubs Failure to Function 19.010.4. Governors’ Responsibilities to The Rotarian Magazine and Regional Magazines 32.030.9. Magazine Subscription Requirements 48.020.3. Translation of Regional Magazines 57.050.6. Registration Fee Waiver for Regional Editors 60.020.2. Regional Magazine Editors 51.030. Guidelines for New Publications Any proposal for a new RI publication must be submitted to the Board through the general secretary. The general secretary shall be charged with the responsibility of developing publications that will meet a real need and be cost effective. The following information should be available for a new publication: 1. Purpose of publications (including the origin, such as Board decisions); 2. The audience to be reached; 3. The intended life-span of the publication; 4. Anticipated demand; 5. Consequences of not producing the publication; 6. Practicality and appropriateness of format/medium as it relates to ease the production, revision, etc.; 7. Coverage of other publications (redundancy); 8. Impact on inventories at the international offices; 9. Cost of the publication; 10. Comprehensive budget to carry the cost of the publication, if approved; 11. Feasibility of offering new publication by electronic methods. (February 2002 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 216) Source: March 1994 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 198; Amended by February 2002 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 216 51.040. Rotary Leader Rotary Leader shall be a bimonthly electronic publication with information and guidance to help club and district officers. Focus will be given to the areas emphasized in the RI Strategic Plan. Editorial content will support the goals of supporting and strengthening clubs, focusing and increasing humanitarian service, and enhancing public image and awareness.

Rotary Code of Policies 341 April 2020 RI Directors, Foundation Trustees, Rotary coordinators, regional Rotary Foundation coordinators, district governors, and club presidents will receive Rotary Leader automatically. Other Rotarians may subscribe to this free publication at any time. Incoming and past club and district officers, assistant governors, committee chairs, and those considering taking on a leadership role will be particularly encouraged to subscribe. Rotary Leader will be published in eight languages – English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. (June 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 182) Source: June 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 182 Cross References 49.010. Official Notices on RI Website 

Rotary Code of Policies 342 April 2020 Article 52. Audio/Visual/Electronic Communications 52.010. Audiovisuals 52.020. Internet and Electronic Communications 52.010. Audiovisuals 52.010.1. Rotary Information on Video The general secretary shall produce videos on the programs and activities of RI and its Foundation, as appropriate, such videos to be as international in content as possible. (May 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 325) Source: March 1993 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 194; Amended by May 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 325 52.020. Internet and Electronic Communications 52.020.1. Guidelines for Rotary Club, District, and other Rotary Entity Electronic Publications a) A Rotary Entity’s website is a “publication,” just as a Rotary Entity’s newsletter is a “publication.” The primary purpose of any Rotary publication, printed or electronic, is to advance the Object of Rotary. b) Content and design of such publications should be under the direct supervision of the publishing entity’s highest officer, whether it be the Rotary club president, governor, or Fellowship chair, and must conform to current RI policies. (Of particular note are those policies pertaining to Rotary Mark and Emblem usage and those prohibiting circularization.) (See Article 34, Rotary Marks, generally, and section 11.010. Circularization.) In particular, whenever the name “Rotary,” the Rotary Emblem or other of the Rotary Marks are used, Rotary Entities should use the further identifier of the name of the Rotary Entity involved. When selecting a domain name that includes the word “Rotary,” Rotary Entities should also include further identifying language of the name of the Rotary Entity and not solely the word “Rotary.” Members are reminded that no abbreviations of the Rotary Marks, such as “Rota,” are permitted. (See section 33.040.6.) (Proper naming examples are: “www.AnytownRotaryClub.org,” “www.rotarydistrict0000.org,” “www.AnytownRotaryVillage.org,” and “www.Rotary [Insert Name of Rotary Entity Here].org.” Examples of generic, improper naming examples that only use “Rotary” by itself or refer to RI and not a specific Rotary Entity would be “www.rotaryvillage.org,” “www.rotarian.org,” “www.RIactivity.org” and “www.rotarywomen.org.”) Rotary International accepts no responsibility for the content of any non-RI publication. c) Rotary International maintains a site on the World Wide Web (www.rotary.org) to provide Rotarians with timely and accurate information about the programs of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation. Editors of Rotary publications in all media are encouraged to use this information in their respective Rotary organs, provided they adhere to the copyright policies posted on the RI site. Furthermore Rotarians in charge of club,

Rotary Code of Policies 343 April 2020 district, and other Rotary Entity websites shall, when feasible, include a link to the RI website for the benefit of those wishing to learn more about Rotary. d) Top Level Domain (“TLD”) and Domain Name Registration and Maintenance Policy I. Purpose of Policy The purpose of this policy is to define the TLD and domain name registration policy for Rotary International. It should also serve as a guide to Secretariat Staff as various departments take advantage of the Internet to promote Rotary International and its programs and to Rotary Entities seeking to purchase domain names as they establish websites to advance the Object of Rotary. II. TLDs and Domain Names Reserved for the Exclusive Use of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation A. TLDs and Domain Names Rotary International reserves the following of the Rotary Marks for the exclusive use of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation as TLDs or domain names (the below to include the plural, as well as the singular uses thereof): a) interact b) interactclub c) interactive d) paulharris e) paulharrisfellow f) polioplus g) RI h) rotaract i) rotaractclub j) rotarian k) rotary l) rotaryclub m) rotaryfoundation n) rotaryinternational o) rotaryintl p) therotarian q) therotaryfoundation r) TRF s) serviceaboveself To the extent possible, each Rotary Mark should be maintained as a domain name (in conjunction with each major TLD such as .com, .org, .net, .info, .biz and others, as they become available), a TLD or other major identifier of Rotary on the Internet. B. Country Code Domains “ROTARY” should also be protected in conjunction with country code (“cc”) domains as much as possible based on the following order of priority:

Rotary Code of Policies 344 April 2020 a. Any domain name and/or country mandated by the RI Board or TRF Trustees. b. Countries in which RI has an international office. c. Countries in which RI is scheduled to hold an upcoming Convention and/or the home countries of elected and/or nominated RI presidents. d. Countries in which there have historically been or in which RI is currently having problems, either because of those who infringe RI’s marks or because other individuals, companies or organizations have filed numerous applications for same or similar marks requiring RI to file oppositions against these applications. e. Countries in which RI has either a significant number of licensees or major licensees. f. Countries in which RI has established a prominent presence, either because of large numbers of Rotarians or countries in which RI and/or the programs of RI are very active. Rotarians, Rotary clubs, Rotary districts and other Rotary Entities are asked to support this Policy and transfer ownership rights in any of the above designated TLDs and/or domain names they may currently own to RI, at RI's request. Due to budget limitations, cc level domain names featuring any of the Rotary Marks other than ROTARY are not in line for purchase at this time, but this is subject to change at any time at the discretion of the general secretary. C. Other TLDs and Domains 1. The general secretary shall determine whether there are any TLDs or domain names, other than those set forth above, which it would be in RI's best interest to protect and maintain for its exclusive use and/or benefit. 2. The general secretary shall determine whether and when the use of any of the Rotary Marks in a TLD or domain name by a Rotary Entity does not comply with Board policy or for an individual, company or organization not affiliated with RI constitutes infringement and shall pursue the matter accordingly. III. Registration and Maintenance of TLDs and Domain Names The general secretary shall purchase TLDs and domain names meeting the current goals of TLD and domain name protection, listing Rotary International as the owner. The Intellectual Property area of the Office of the General Counsel shall handle the registration, renewal and maintenance of TLDs and domain names for Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, with technical and substantive support from IT, Communications and CDS, as necessary. IV. Rotary Clubs, Rotary Districts and Other Rotary Entities A. Rotary clubs, Rotary districts, other Rotary Entities and individual Rotarians should be advised that RI reserves the right to request that TLDs and domain names featuring any of the Rotary Marks be assigned to RI now and in the future, pursuant to this policy. B. Rotary clubs, districts, other Rotary Entities and individual Rotarians are encouraged to purchase domain names that comply with the RI Board policy concerning the use of the Rotary Marks as outlined in the Rotary Code of Policies. (See sections 33.040.6. Use of Name “Rotary,” or other Rotary Marks by Rotary Entities; 33.040.12. Use of the Name “Rotary,” the Rotary Emblem or other Rotary Marks in Multidistrict Activities). Rotary Entities are encouraged, before registering domain names, to check with their CDS

Rotary Code of Policies 345 April 2020 representative to ensure their proposed domain name complies with Board policy for use of the Rotary Marks. C. The purchase and/or administration of any TLDs which may become available using any of the Rotary Marks is reserved exclusively for RI. D. The general secretary may require a disclaimer that limits RI’s liability to be placed on websites of Rotary Entities. E. The general secretary reserves the right to take any necessary action against any Rotary club, district or other Rotary Entity or individual Rotarian or group of Rotarians whose actions are not consistent with RI Board policy concerning the use of the Rotary Marks. (September 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 24) Source: November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 230; Amended by February 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 225; October 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 78; November 2006 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 35; June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 226; January 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 86; September 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 24 52.020.2. RI’s Website The general secretary shall maintain the RI website at the www.rotary.org. address on behalf of the Board. The website shall include information pertinent to the programs and activities of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation as well as applications to assist Rotary clubs and districts in doing their Rotary business online including such things as membership updates, Foundation donations, purchasing of Rotary products, etc. The general secretary shall provide or make accommodation for reasonable space (up to 10 pages each) for the president and the president-elect to communicate with the Rotary world as an integrated part of RI’s website. (May 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 252) Source: February 2002 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 216 52.020.3. RI Web Language-based Communities RI Web language communities will be developed and maintained in Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Korean, Italian and Swedish. RI Web language communities are the only official language websites of Rotary International. (February 2006 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 137) Source: November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 226; May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 436. Affirmed by August 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 85. Amended by February 2001 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 275; November 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 107; February 2006 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 137 52.020.4. Social Business Strategy Rotary will increasingly use digital social strategies to engage Rotarians, the “family of Rotary,” and the general public. The tools we choose to implement will be worthy of Rotarians’ trust. These tools will make it easier for Rotarians to build and deepen relationships with one another and to discuss and collaborate on Rotary-related business. We will encourage the use of social technologies consistent with these goals and development of new technologies where gaps exist. (May 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 244) Source: January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 223

Rotary Code of Policies 346 April 2020 Cross References 34.040.3. Use of Rotary Marks by RI Officers in Publications 34.040.4. Use of Rotary Marks on Websites of RI Officers 34.040.5. Use of Name “Rotary,” by Clubs and District Foundations 34.040.14. Use of the Word “Rotarian” in Club Publications 

Rotary Code of Policies 347 April 2020 Article 53. Other Communications 53.010. Rotary International Archives 53.020. Rose Parade Float 53.010. Rotary International Archives An archives will be maintained containing materials in any format that have long- term historical value documenting the work of Rotary. All materials and objects shall be accepted and processed under procedures and policies adopted by Rotary International. (May 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 252) Source: May 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 252 53.020. Rose Parade Float The Board looks with favor on continually having a float in the Tournament of Roses parade, and has authorized the solicitation of clubs within Canada and the United States of America for voluntary contributions to fund the construction and promotion (fund-raising and publicity) of the float on the condition that the project shall be self-supporting, and all accounting and records of contributions shall be handled by the Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee, Inc. As an exception to its policy regarding the circularization of Rotary clubs, the general secretary shall annually provide to the Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee, Inc. an electronic mailing list of Rotary club presidents and presidents-elect and RI district governors in the United States and Canada to be used by that committee only for Rose Parade float fundraising purposes, provided that the committee enters into an agreement with RI that includes: a. a provision allowing the committee to circularize Rotary clubs and districts up to three times annually in connection with its Rose Parade float fundraising efforts; b. a provision that the committee’s Rose Parade float and all of its promotional materials, printed and electronic, must comply with Board policies regarding the use of the Rotary Marks, including the provisions of RI’s licensing system; c. a provision that all communications with RI about this matter should be directed to the general secretary; d. a provision that all of the committee’s promotional materials, printed and electronic, must contain the disclaimer, “This is not a project of Rotary International;” e. provisions addressing nondisclosure, confidentiality, appropriate insurance and indemnity as deemed necessary by the general secretary; f. acknowledgment that the RI Board may cancel the agreement without cause provided it gives notice on or before 31 January of any given year. (January 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 164) Source: January-February, 1989 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 235; January 2008 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 157; Amended by June 2009 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 217; January 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 164. See also November 1997 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 150

Rotary Code of Policies 348 April 2020 53.020.1. Solicitation for the Rotary Float in the Tournament of Roses Parade The Rotary Float committee in California, USA shall ensure that any communication it sends to Rotarians or clubs in the United States and Canada soliciting contributions to help defray the costs of a float in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade shall prominently include this statement: “This is not a project of Rotary International” and shall not contain a picture or message from the president without his or her prior approval. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348) Source: April 1991 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 304 

Rotary Code of Policies 349 April 2020 CHAPTER VII MEETINGS Articles 57. International Convention 58. International Assembly 59. Council on Legislation and Council on Resolutions 60. Institutes 61. General Policies Relating to RI Meetings Article 57. International Convention 57.010. Purpose 57.020. Host Organization Committee 57.030. Guidelines 57.040. Site Selection 57.050. Attendance 57.060. Housing 57.070. Sergeants-at-Arms at the Convention 57.080. International Convention Committee 57.090. Public Relations 57.100. Finances 57.110. Program Features 57.120. Role of Paid Official Participants and Partners 57.130. Role of General Secretary for International Conventions 57.140. Post-Convention Activities 57.150. Miscellaneous International Convention Matters 57.010. Purpose The primary purpose of the annual convention of Rotary International is to stimulate, inspire, and inform all Rotarians at an international level, as well as serve as a forum for advancing the strategic goals of the association. The annual convention also is the annual business meeting of the association. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: May 1991 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 342; Amended by November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201 57.020. Host Organization Committee 57.020.1. Definition of “Host Area” The Board will define an area consisting of one or more districts, which shall be considered as the host area. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: February 1981 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 292; Amended by November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87

Rotary Code of Policies 350 April 2020 57.020.2. Host Organization Advised of Guidelines Before selection of a venue, the potential host organization shall be advised of Rotary convention site guidelines and required to accept them in principle. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348) Source: May-June 1977 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 362 57.020.3. Relationship of the Host Organization to RI The host organization cooperates with the Board and the convention committee to assist with the convention program and to provide hospitality for attendees. The general secretary, acting through the convention manager, serves as liaison between the host organization and the convention committee and Board. The general secretary, who is responsible for the operational aspects of Convention management, fulfills these responsibilities through the convention manager with the advice and cooperation of the host organization. The above statement shall be provided to all host organization committees for their information and guidance in connection with plans for the convention. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: February 1977 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 233; Amended by November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87 57.020.4. Host Organization and Convention Committee The host organization shall be responsible to the convention committee, which will approve and direct its actions as necessary. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348) Source: May-June 1977 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 362 57.020.5. RI Director Serving as Convention Host Organization Committee Chair An RI director who is also the chair or member of a convention host organization committee shall not participate in the discussion or vote on RI convention-related items considered by the Board. (January 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 104) Source: October 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 67 Cross References 72.050.1. Special Events Insurance 57.030. Guidelines A manual for the general guidance of the convention committee has been approved and is revised from time to time by the Board and distributed as detailed in the manual for conventions. Such manual includes Board policy governing Conventions. The general secretary is requested to bring to the Board's attention any necessary changes to the manual. Each Convention committee is likewise requested to include in its final report any recommended changes to the manual. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: May 1991 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 342; Amended by January 2012 Bd. Dec. 201

Rotary Code of Policies 351 April 2020 57.040. Site Selection 57.040.1. Convention in Successively Different Locations The international convention shall not be held in any one country for more than one consecutive year. If possible, Conventions should be held successively in different parts of the world, with the qualification that cost factors be given careful consideration. The eastern and western regions of the United States, as divided by the Mississippi River, are to be considered two distinct regions for this site selection purpose. (November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87) Source: January 1938 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 77; Conv. Res. 64-42; Amended by June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 289; November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87 57.040.2. Minimum Standards for Convention The Board will consider a proposal only if the general secretary has explicitly confirmed that the city currently meets all of the requirements for holding a convention. If the general secretary and/or Rotary senior leader involved in the site inspection reports that a city does not meet all of the critical site specification criteria as described in the current Manual for Conventions and the Board proceeds to select that city, the Board shall provide an explanation of how any deficiencies will be addressed in its respective Board decision. The general secretary shall inform the Board of potential sites which vary slightly from the standards, or preferred criteria, when such variances would not inhibit the full capability of a city to hold a convention. Should no city be certified by the general secretary from among those submitting invitations, the Board will postpone any selection until a city has been so certified or solicit proposals from another group of cities. International conventions shall not be allocated to cities that do not have sufficient and proper facilities. (January 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 150) Source: June 1977 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 362; November 1991 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 98; October 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 124; Amended by June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 289; January 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 150 57.040.3. Cost Control Measures in Convention Site Selection To control Convention expenses, negotiations to reduce costs in the following areas may be conducted before the selection of the convention city: housing, meeting places, and other facilities. The number of official meals should be limited as much as possible. Any gratis items to be offered, including complimentary hotel rooms for various officers, should be established. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: May-June 1977 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 362; Amended by January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201 57.040.4. Funding of Convention Meeting Space When considering districts’ invitations to hold conventions in their cities, RI will expect the city to provide without expense to RI a suitable and convenient auditorium for the convention’s general sessions and additional meeting places for other sessions. No district of any city should have to pay rental or other expenses for convention venues for RI’s use. Rather, the city shall furnish such facilities, or the city government, tourist association, chamber of commerce, or a similar group of business people should provide any necessary funds for such a meeting place. (November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87) Source: July 1932 Mtg., Bd. Dec. IX(f). Amended by January 1966 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 153; February 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 190; November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87

Rotary Code of Policies 352 April 2020 57.040.5. Convention Cancellation The general secretary shall continue to monitor factors which could interrupt International Conventions and make contracts, wherever possible, in such a way as to minimize any liability to RI in the event of any interruption in plans for a Convention. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348) Source: February-March 1987 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 264 57.040.6. Procedures for Selecting RI Convention Sites Procedures have been established for the selection of sites to hold RI’s annual convention and are detailed in the Manual for Conventions. No city can host a convention sooner than every 20 years. The board will select finalist for inspection after which a city will be selected for the specific year. The convention should not be held during the last half of June, effective 2015. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: June 2002 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 266; June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 252; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201 57.040.7. Changing Location of Convention Site Having selected a convention city, the general secretary will update future Boards on the progress being made with several cities and districts scheduled to host conventions in future years. The general secretary will alert the Board to any serious problems encountered in convention planning. In the event information is received which indicates that the location of a meeting which has already been determined has become inaccessible, the Board shall consider changing such location. (June 2002 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 266) Source: October 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 124; February 1981 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 273; Amended by June 2002 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 266 57.040.8. Bidding Process for Cities Requiring Exceptions to Critical Criteria for an RI Convention Host City The RI Board has approved a convention city bidding process in which only cities requiring exceptions to the critical criteria for an RI convention host city will be permitted to bid to host the Rotary convention for a year specified by the general secretary, to occur not more frequently than once every seven years. (October 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 34) Source: April 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 156; Amended by October 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 34 57.040.9. Exceptions to Critical Criteria for Convention Host Cities The Board shall consider bids from cities that do not meet the critical criteria for an RI convention host city, provided that a) no other city in the country meets the criteria for conventions b) there are no more than three modifications to the critical criteria c) the total financial impact of the applied modifications does not exceed US$1.5 million d) the accepted bids are further subject to limits on the number of registrants or to other convention product modifications as defined by the general secretary e) such an exception occurs no more than once every seven years

Rotary Code of Policies 353 April 2020 The RI Board has approved exceptions to critical criteria guidelines detailed in the Manual for Conventions. (January 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 86) Source: September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 55 57.050. Attendance 57.050.1. Guidelines for Convention Registration Registration at RI Conventions shall be open to  Rotarians  Rotaractors  Interactors  Youth Exchange students  Foundation scholars  non-Rotarian Rotary alumni  Rotary club/district employees  Partners of deceased Rotarians Any other person who wishes to register for a RI Convention may do so as the paid guest of a qualified accompanying convention registrant. All convention registrants shall pay the corresponding convention registration fees established by the Board. Partners of deceased Rotary Senior Leaders who are not Rotarians themselves shall be allowed to register independently for the conventions instead of as the guests of Rotarians. In addition, all partners of deceased Rotary Senior Leaders, whether Rotarians or not, should be accorded the same privileges at RI conventions that would have been available to their partners. (October 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 62) Source: June 2006 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 251; June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 289; Amended by November 2006 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 35; November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201; May 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 244; October 2014 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 38; May 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 166; October 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 62 57.050.2. Official Participants Attendance The following persons are official participants at the convention at no cost to RI or its foundation.  Directors nominee and partner  Past RI directors and partner  Past TRF trustees and partner  Past general secretaries and partner  Current district governor and partner  Current district governor-elect and partner  Current RI/TRF committee chairs and partner  Partners of deceased Rotary senior leaders  Officers and officers-nominee of RIBI (May 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 244) Source: January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201; May 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 244

Rotary Code of Policies 354 April 2020 57.050.3. Convention Registration and Exhibitor’s Policy Paying RI licensed vendors, host business expo exhibitors, and organizations with which RI has a formal cooperative relationship will be provided up to six complimentary House of Friendship access badges per booth for booth staff. Any additional badges will be available for US$50 per badge if requested before the March pre-registration deadline. All badges requested after the March pre-registration deadline shall be available on-site for US$100 per badge. Convention sponsors will be provided with convention badges as indicated in their agreements. RI projects and Global Networking Groups exhibitors that do not pay a booth rental fee may obtain House of Friendship access badges for their booth staff for US$50 per badge if requested before the March pre-registration deadline. All badges requested after the March pre-registration deadline shall be issued on-site for US$100 per badge. The Host Organization Committee (HOC) may obtain a reasonable quantity as determined by the convention manager of complimentary House of Friendship access badges and set up wristbands for its volunteers, entertainers, and convention service vendors to adequately support on-site HOC convention responsibilities, if requested before the March pre- registration deadline. All badges requested after the March pre-registration deadline shall be available on-site for US$100 per badge. RI shall provide the wristbands and the badges to the HOC which will distribute them according to its needs and in compliance with RI policy. Any exhibitor who wishes to attend a plenary session, workshop, or other official convention event may do so after registering at the corresponding convention registration fee established by the Board. The general secretary may allow exceptions to the above policy as he deems appropriate. (October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 29) Source: June 2006 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 251; Amended by November 2009 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 69; January 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 117; January 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 127; October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 29 57.050.4. Badge Information At all RI meetings, all name badges shall include the classification of Rotarians. (November 2008 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 81) Source: November 2008 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 81 57.050.5. One-day Registration Fees RI shall only entertain requests to offer one-day registration fees where plenary hall capacity permits. (June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 289) Source: June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 289 57.050.6. Registration Fee Waiver for Regional Editors The registration fee for one editor from each Rotary regional magazine shall be waived as these editors will attend as media instead of as regular convention attendees. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: February-March 1985 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 246; Amended by June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 289; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28

Rotary Code of Policies 355 April 2020 57.050.7. Registration Fees for Preconvention Meetings When determining registration fees for preconvention meetings, the president, convention chair, and general secretary for that year’s convention, in consultation with the trustee chair for TRF events, may determine if attendees may register for stand-alone preconvention meetings without registering for the convention. This may vary from year to year, and among preconventions in a single year. (September 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 24) Source: January 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 152; Amended by September 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 24 57.050.8. Registration Fees for Attendees Age 30 or Younger A lower registration fee shall be offered to all RI convention attendees age 30 or younger beginning at the 2020 RI (Honolulu) Convention. Convention attendees seeking this lower registration fee are required to report their birthdates. (April 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 135) Source: January 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 103 57.050.9. Attendance by non-Rotarians Notwithstanding the provisions of section 57.050.1., the Board may authorize other categories of non-Rotarian individuals to register for an RI convention. For example, these registrants may include representatives of partnering organizations and sponsors. With the approval of the president, the HOC may invite non-Rotarian individuals to visit the House of Friendship with a reduced registration fee or at no fee. Such individuals shall provide information necessary for credentialing, but shall not be considered convention attendees as described in RI Bylaws section 10.090. (October 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 62) Source: October 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 62 Cross References 38.010.3. RIBI Officers’ Attendance at International Assembly and Convention 57.050.6. Registration Fee Waiver for Regional Editors 57.100.4. Convention Attendance Expenses Paid by RI 57.060. Housing 57.060.1. Housing Distance From Convention Site Wherever possible, an effort should be made to avoid housing Convention attendees at distances requiring more than 45 minutes traveling time to reach the center of Convention activity. (November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197) Source: May-June 1977 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 362. Amended by November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197 57.060.2. Registration/Housing Forms Official Convention registration/housing forms shall be distributed one year in advance at the preceding Convention and be available on line for downloading in official languages. Only properly completed official convention forms bearing a Rotarian signature received by the published deadline will be honored (except those forms received on

Rotary Code of Policies 356 April 2020 line/electronically). Travel agents shall follow RI Convention housing procedures. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: May-June 1976 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 278; January-February 1986 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 166. Amended by November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197; June 2002 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 266; November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201; Amended by September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 57.060.3. Hotel Guaranty Deposits Official Convention housing forms shall state that hotel deposits will not be refunded if cancellation is made after the hotel cancellation deadline. (November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197) Source: November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197 57.070. Sergeants-at-Arms at the Convention The role and responsibilities of the RI sergeant-at-arms leadership at the International Convention are detailed in the Manual for Conventions. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) 57.070.1. Costs of Sergeants-at-Arms at the International Convention The expenses of sergeants-at-arms leadership at the International Convention should be paid by RI in accordance with the RI Travel and Expense Policy. The International Convention sergeants-at-arms budget shall typically include the expenses of one chief sergeant-at-arms; ten assistant chief sergeants-at-arms; ten deputy sergeants-at-arms. However, in the case of conventions in excess of 20,000 registrants, the general secretary, working with the convention chief sergeant, may authorize more sergeants to be funded by the convention budget. The number of deputy sergeants-at-arms should be increased, at cost to RI, by a ratio of one sergeant-at-arms per every 1000 attendees for all international conventions with a pre-registered attendance number greater than 22,000 people up to a maximum of 13 additional sergeants-at-arms. Expenses shall include transportation to and from the convention, accommodations, meals, registration fees and incidentals for the chief sergeant-at-arms and assistant chief sergeants-at-arms, and their partners while serving as sergeant-at-arms. Expenses for the deputy sergeants-at-arms shall include accommodations, meals, incidentals and registration fee. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: June 2001 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 405; November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 86; Amended by November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87; November 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 81; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201 Cross References 61.010. Manuals for Sergeants-at-Arms 57.080. International Convention Committee 57.080.1. Appointment and Qualifications of Convention Committee Chair The Executive Committee of the Board will review eligible candidates for International Convention Committee chair and select ten diverse candidates in July each year to be shared with the president-nominee, who will make the final selection.

Rotary Code of Policies 357 April 2020 The chair of the convention committee shall be selected in accordance with the following criteria: 1. Within the last 10 years has served on the RI Board of Directors or on an RI or TRF committee approved by the Board or Trustees. 2. Has knowledge of and experience in planning Rotary International Conventions. 3. Shall not be a member of or adviser to the Host Organization Committee or appointed to the preceding year’s International Convention Committee. 4. Is sufficiently healthy to perform the duties of the office. 5. Preferably has the ability to communicate in English. (October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 29) Source: January 1966 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 90; May-June 1977 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 362; Amended by November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197; February 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 166; October 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 67; May 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 178; October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 29 57.080.2. Continuity of Convention Committee The chair of a Convention Committee may attend meetings of the prior year's Convention Committee as an observer. Such future chair shall attend the convention preceding the convention for which such chair has been appointed to serve at Rotary International’s expense; and meet with the president-nominee and host organization representatives 28-30 months prior to the convention for which such chair has been appointed. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: November 1976 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 122; July 1991 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 39; Amended by November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201 57.080.3. Duties of Convention Committee The Convention Committee shall assist the president in planning and implementing the program of the convention and shall establish an attendance target for promotional purposes, but not for budgeting purposes. This should be done in close association with the general secretary and the Host Organization, who are responsible to the Convention Committee. The Convention Committee will advise, receive instructions from, and work with the president of the relevant year to include such president's desires and ideas in the program format. The final authority will be the Board. The members of the Convention Committee will be official participants of the convention. (October 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 65) Source: May-June 1977 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 362; Amended by November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197; July 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 15; November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87; October 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 65 57.080.4. Convention Committee Meeting at Prior Convention As a standard practice for Conventions, the International Convention Committee shall hold a brief meeting following the convention held immediately prior to the convention year for which they are planning. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348) Source: May-June 1986 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 45

Rotary Code of Policies 358 April 2020 57.090. Public Relations 57.090.1. Importance of Public Relations The general secretary, in cooperation with Host Organization, shall endeavor to provide qualified local public relations support, approximately three months before the convention through the duration of the convention. (November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197) Source: May-June 1981 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 406; Amended by November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197 57.090.2. Financing for Convention Publicity Convention public relations activity should be financed within the RI annual budget. (November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197) Source: October-November 1980 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 156; Amended by November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197 57.090.3. Convention Press Bureau The Convention provides a significant opportunity to publicize Rotary and provide Rotarians attending the meeting with valuable encouragement and guidance for their club and district public relations activities. The general secretary, depending on the circumstances in each country hosting the convention, shall assign sufficient staff for press work at each Convention. (November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197) Source: November 1987 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 153; Amended by November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197 57.100. Finances 57.100.1. Convention Budget The convention budget shall be prepared on realistic cost and revenue figures based upon the following regional convention attendance estimates, effective with the 2018 RI Convention:  Asia: 25,000  North America: 17,000  Europe: 17,000  Australia: 17,000  South America: 14,000  Africa: 10,000 (October 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 65) Source: February 1988 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 318; January 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 151; Amended by November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197; October 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 65 57.100.2. Board Review of Budget for Ensuing Convention The general secretary shall report promptly to the Board any and all known or expected significant variances in budgeted income and expense. (November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87) Source: February 1988 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 273; Amended by May 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 325; November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87

Rotary Code of Policies 359 April 2020 57.100.3. Convention to Be Self-Supporting The Convention budget shall be balanced. Therefore, the costs associated with the holding of the annual Rotary International Convention shall be covered by the revenue collected from registration fees, booth rental, ticket sales, sponsorship and other acceptable means of revenue. (October 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 66) Source: November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197; Amended by October 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 66; Affirmed by March 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 258 57.100.4. Convention Attendance Expenses Paid by RI a) The convention budget shall cover the expenses of the following persons attending the convention of Rotary International and as such be designated official participants:  President and partner (to be funded by the current year convention budget)  General secretary and partner (to be funded by the current year convention budget)  Sergeants-at-arms and partners (includes chief and assistant chief SAAs) (to be funded by the current year convention budget)  Following year convention chief sergeant-at-arms (to be funded by the following year convention budget)  Future Year Convention Committee Chair (to be funded by the current year convention budget)  Deputy sergeants-at-arms (hotel, registration fee, and meals only)  Current year Convention Committee and partners (to be funded by the current year convention budget)  Secretariat staff as assigned by the general secretary to support the convention activities  Any person assigned by the president or the Board to a place on the program of the convention, but who is not included in the above, may have his/her expenses paid by RI with the approval of the president b) The Rotary Foundation shall pay the expenses of the following persons attending the convention of Rotary International:  Trustee chair and partner  Trustee chair’s aide and partner  Trustees and partners  Incoming trustees and partners  Trustee chair-elect’s aide and partner  Past Trustee chair who has not served as an RI president and partner  Secretariat staff as assigned by the general secretary to other Foundation functions held in conjunction with the convention c) RI shall pay the expenses of the following persons attending the convention of Rotary International from the appropriate budget:  President’s aide and partner  President-elect and partner  President-elect’s aide and partner  President-nominee and partner  President-nominee’s aide and partner  Directors and partners

Rotary Code of Policies 360 April 2020  Directors-elect and partners  Past Presidents (non-trustee) and partners  Secretariat staff as assigned by the general secretary to other organizational functions held in conjunction with the convention  Current year’s President’s immediate family, provided that the expenses of no more than 20 such members are paid by RI over a two-year period for the same officer serving first as president-elect and then as president at two consecutive conventions  Following year’s President-elect’s immediate family, provided that the expenses of no more than 20 such members are paid by RI over a two-year period for the same officer serving first as president-elect and then as president at two consecutive conventions (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 26) Source: November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87; Amended by November 2008 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 29; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 26 57.100.5. Convention Expenses Not Covered in Convention Budget The following convention expenses not covered in the Rotary International convention budget shall be covered in the appropriate Rotary International or Rotary Foundation budgets: a) International Institute b) Production of the Convention Proceedings c) Preconvention events of The Rotary Foundation (expenses to be borne by the budget of The Rotary Foundation) d) The convention balloting and credentialing process e) Press center and media relations f) Youth Exchange preconvention meeting expenses g) Rotaract preconvention meeting expenses (January 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 117) Source: November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197; Amended by November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 227; October 2014 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 70. See also August 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 89 57.100.6. Convention Expense Reserve Fund There shall be, as an appropriated fund balance, a reserve fund for net convention loss of a minimum of US$500,000, with the understanding that no convention budget should be deliberately established so as to anticipate subvention by this amount. Such reserve fund is intended to reduce the impact of conventions on RI’s general administrative reserve funds. In the event that a convention’s revenues exceed expenses, the convention expense reserve fund shall be increased by the excess amount. Amounts in this reserve fund exceeding US$500,000 may be used to reduce the cost of future RI Conventions. The reserve fund will be reduced by such amounts utilized in this manner. Funds allocated to the convention reserve in excess of those needed to protect against future convention losses should be utilized to reduce future convention registration fees. If the convention reserve exceeds US$6,500,000 at the time of a convention committee’s first official meeting, that committee may, to reduce convention registration fees, utilize a portion of the convention reserve in an amount equal to the budgeted cost of direct staff support. Note: effective beginning with the 2020 (Honolulu) Convention.

Rotary Code of Policies 361 April 2020 The reserve fund may be used for the following items to reduce the cost of future RI Conventions recommended by the International Convention Committee to the board for approval: a) Salary Allocation for Direct Staff Support (provided the convention reserves exceed US$6.5 million) b) Live Streaming for paid registrants (currently only for 2020 convention) c) Emergency change of venue d) Budget relieving enhancements of Meetings and Events Infrastructure e) Modified Critical Criteria f) Pilot Program Services (that may be successful or not) Utilization of Surplus Funds during the year of the Convention The President and Convention Chair, with consideration from the International Convention Committee and the General Secretary, may create a wish list of items that will further enhance the experience of the attendees provided the General Secretary projects a surplus. Enhancements of the program that would increase the expenses over US$500,000 will require approval from the board. (October 2019 Mtg.,Bd. Dec. 29) Source: November 1983 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 113; Amended by October 1985 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 109; March 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 258; October 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 54; April 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 134; October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 29 57.110. Program Features In the selection of program features and convention speakers, consideration should be given to their worldwide publicity value as well as to the practicality of subject matter and its relationship to the work of clubs and RI’s aims. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: January 1973 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 169; Amended by November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201 57.110.1. Plenary Sessions All plenary sessions should be directed to achieve the purposes stated in Rotary Code section 57.010. Speakers should be knowledgeable regarding Rotary and speak on subjects related to Rotary. Major speakers should be advised to relate their topics to Rotary, especially if they are non-Rotarians. Plenary presentations shall be consistent with the RI Strategic Plan. Speakers should be secured as early as feasible, preferably one year prior to the convention for promotional purposes. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: May-June 1977 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 362; Amended by November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197; November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87; January 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 127 57.110.2. Program Elements a) Breakout Sessions Content for the Convention breakout program should reflect the strategic priorities of the organization. In addition, the breakout program shall include a team-building and motivational session for club presidents-elect. b) Workshop on The Rotary Foundation

Rotary Code of Policies 362 April 2020 A workshop on The Rotary Foundation shall be convened during the course of the International Convention. c) Report of Balloting Arrangements Committee The report of the balloting arrangements committee to the convention shall be in summary form. At the time of presentation, the chair of the committee shall announce that copies of the detailed report will be available immediately following the plenary session at which the summary report is given. (October 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 57) Source: November 1979 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 232; June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 289; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201; October 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 57 57.110.3. Other Activities a) Rotaract Preconvention The annual Rotaract preconvention, as part of the official convention program, should occur all day the Friday and Saturday before the convention commences. The preconvention shall be conducted in accordance with RI policy regarding convention operations and procedures. The preconvention shall include a separate district Rotaract representative training session. The general secretary is requested to provide staff support for such meeting. The program shall be arranged and implemented by RI and should include discussion of issues identified by the Rotaract Committee. (October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 57) Source: May 1988 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 391; November 2002 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 112; March 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 214;; June 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 214; January 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87; June 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 176; October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 57 b) Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention The annual Youth Exchange officers preconvention, as part of the official convention program, should occur all day the Friday and Saturday before the convention commences. The preconvention shall be conducted in accordance with RI policy regarding convention operations and procedures. The general secretary is requested to provide staff support for such meeting. The program shall be arranged and implemented by RI. The President-elect may appoint a convener to help prepare the content and social activities for the Preconvention. The convener should be a person knowledgeable about the Youth Exchange program from the host district or host country. (October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 58) Source: June 1976 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 50; November 1990 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 91; Amended by January 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87; June 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 176; October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 58 c) Unofficial Affiliate Events Unofficial Affiliate Events (UAEs) may be held in competition with host events. The president shall not be expected to attend affiliate events due to considerable duties at Conventions. The president may send a current director as a representative to any such event. (June 2008 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 227) Source: November 1990 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 88; Amended by January 2008 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 167; June 2008 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 227

Rotary Code of Policies 363 April 2020 d) Rotary Fellowship Activities See Section 42.020. 57.110.4. Preconvention Governance Editor’s note: This section becomes effective for the 2020 convention a. All preconvention events, including international institutes and any events requested by the Trustees, shall be planned and implemented under the supervision of the Convention Committee; b. Chairs or conveners identified to lead each preconvention event shall operate under the supervision of the Convention Committee and shall report event plans and progress to the Convention Committee chair; c. All preconvention events for a particular convention shall be proposed and approved at the first official Convention Committee meeting, which is typically held 18 to 24 months before the convention. (October 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 54) Source: October 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 54 57.110.5. Simultaneous Interpretation While the official language of RI is English, the Convention Committee shall provide simultaneous interpretation for five Rotary languages: French, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish, and any additional languages that are appropriate for the host country. The Convention Committee shall determine the initial interpretation languages that should be included in the final budget recommendation. The Convention Committee may also provide simultaneous interpretation if the registration numbers at the December registration deadline warrant adding such simultaneous interpretation and if space and budgetary constraints allow RI to do so. The provision of simultaneous interpretation and the translation of printed matter in languages at convention ancillary meetings shall be determined by the RI president, based on recommendations from the general secretary in consultation with the convention chair. These recommendations will be based upon the location of the convention and the pre- registered attendance by language. Ancillary meetings are defined as official pre- or post- convention meetings but do not include the International Institute. (October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 29) Source: November 2002 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 112; Amended by June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 289; November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87; November 2008 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 83; September 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 24; October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 29 57.110.6. Convention Exhibit Space Booth space is provided at the International Convention for the core groups as detailed below: a. Club and District Projects Exhibitions: A special area will be provided to exhibit exemplary projects, with the provisions that no requests for financial support be allowed and no sales of products or merchandise be allowed from this area.

Rotary Code of Policies 364 April 2020 b. Global Networking Groups See Sections 42.010. and 42.020. c. Licensed Rotary Emblem Merchandise Vendors d. Secretariat Services: Booth space will be allocated to the RI Secretariat for providing resources and information on RI and TRF programs and emphases e. General Services: Appropriate display areas may be provided to those vendors or entities that have entered into an agreement and/or contract with RI requiring them to provide a service to convention attendees, or specifically allowing them to make use of exhibit space at the International Convention f. Non-Rotary Organizations See Section 57.110.7. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: November 1990 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 89; February 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 190; Amended by November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 197; November 2006 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 35; November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201 57.110.7. Guidelines for Non-Rotary Organizations Exhibiting at Convention RI provides space at conventions for exhibiting Rotary service projects and fellowship activities, and official licensee merchandise. As space permits, RI shall also make available to RI/TRF partners, UN agencies and other key international organizations with which RI has official status the opportunity to exhibit at conventions, provided that a) the agreement between the partner and RI/TRF includes the opportunity to exhibit b) the organization's exhibit will not involve fund-raising or on-site sales Preference shall be given to strategic partners. Project partners with a direct affiliation to a Rotary club or district may apply for space through the Club and District Project Exhibition. Organizations exhibiting at the RI Convention shall pay a rental fee for the space provided of 50% of the rental fees charged to RI's licensed vendors of RI merchandise. This policy shall be applied to RI presidential conferences, when space permits. RI/TRF partners, UN agencies and other key international organizations with which RI has official status that have purchased booth space will be provided up to six complimentary registration badges per booth allowing full access to all convention events on the same basis as other paid registrants. Representatives from these organizations who are Rotarians shall register for the convention and pay the corresponding convention registration fees established by the Board. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: June 2001 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 404; November 2006 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 93; Amended by February 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 190; November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87; January 2009 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 132; May 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 206; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201 57.110.8. Materials Language Support The convention program and transport guide shall be provided in English, French, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Rotary Code of Policies 365 April 2020 All other convention publications will be provided in English with additional languages to be determined based upon the proposed audience. The program book may also be offered in additional languages if the pre-registered attendance of the associated language group is equal to or greater than 5% of the total pre-registered convention attendance and the increased costs are within budgetary constraints. Depending on the convention location and attendance by language, additional languages for convention printed materials or publications will be determined by the RI president, based on recommendations from the general secretary in consultation with the convention chair. (October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 29) Source: November 2002 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 112; Amended by November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87; October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 29 57.110.9. Formal Introductions Current and incoming members of the Board, with their partners, shall be introduced during the RI Convention. Past presidents, with their partners, shall be introduced during one of the plenary sessions of each RI Convention. Current and incoming Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, with their partners, shall be introduced at one of the plenary sessions of each RI Convention. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: November 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 94; Amended by February 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 166; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201 57.110.10. Reserved Seating Reserved seats at convention plenary sessions will be held in accordance with Board- approved protocol (RCP 26.050, RCP 61.040). Reserved seating is customarily provided for each member of the immediate family of the Rotarian entitled to sit in the reserved section, except in the case of voting delegates. Except for those seats permanently reserved, any unused reserved seats are opened for general seating five minutes before each session commences. Permanently reserved seats are for  RI president, president-elect, and president-nominee and their partners and families  Past, present, and incoming RI directors and their partners or guests  Past, present, and incoming trustees and their partners or guests  Past RI presidents and their partners or guests  Past and present general secretaries and their partners or guests  Aides to the RI president, the RI president-elect, and the RI president-nominee and their partners or guests  Partners of deceased past general officers of RI and their guests  RIBI officers and their partners or guests  International Convention Committee members and their partners or guests  Chief sergeant-at-arms and partner or guest  Future ICC members and their partners or guests  Convention Promotion Committee members and their partners or guests  Arch C. Klumph Society members  Level 4 Major Donors

Rotary Code of Policies 366 April 2020  Credentialed external and Rotary media  Others whom the RI president, ICC chair, or sergeant at arms consider appropriate Reserved group seating will not be provided for district governors, governors-elect, past governors, RI and Rotary Foundation committee members, advisers, representatives, training leaders, group and regional leaders (including Rotary coordinators, Rotary public image coordinators, and regional Rotary Foundation coordinators). Reserved seating for voting delegates will be provided at appropriate plenary sessions when necessary. (October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 29) Source: November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87; Amended by November 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 38; May 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 182; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201; October 2013 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 53; October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 29 57.110.11. Elections at the International Convention The Board, consistent with RI Bylaws section 6.010., which provides that no election of officers is necessary at the annual convention if the Board determines that the selection of the officers has otherwise been completed in accordance with the bylaws, agrees that there is an ongoing presumption that officer selections have been completed in accordance with the RI Bylaws, unless otherwise determined by the Board as to the selection of a particular officer. (January 2020 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 85) Source: October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 49 Cross References 35.040.3. Event Specific Uses of the Rotary Marks 35.050.1. Accurate Reproduction of the Rotary Marks on Merchandise 57.120. Role of Paid Official Participants and Partners The official participants represent RI or its Foundation in their official capacity at assigned events; participate in plenary sessions, workshops or forums and, as assigned, as speakers, moderators or panelists; participate in preconvention meetings such as the International Institute, Youth Exchange Officers, Rotaract, and any other approved preconvention activities; participate in RI luncheons, dinners and other social events; attend meetings which may be held during the convention; and discharge such other responsibilities as the president, president-elect, trustee chair, or Board may assign. Partners of official participants at the convention shall participate in: plenary sessions of the convention; formal luncheons and dinners; discussion workshops and forums regarding RI programs and initiatives; and the International Institute. (May 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 166) Source: November 1994 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 97; Amended by February 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 190; November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87; May 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 166

Rotary Code of Policies 367 April 2020 57.120.1. Board Members as Club Delegates to Convention As a matter of principle, a member of the Board should not serve as a club delegate in the International Convention and thus deprive the convention of additional, independent thinking and contributions and also deprive other qualified Rotarians of the privilege of serving in this capacity. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348) Source: January 1959 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 94 57.130. Role of General Secretary for International Conventions Prior to the appointment of the Convention Committee, the general secretary will act as the liaison to the president and the RI Board in all matters concerning the convention and shall act as liaison for the host organization and host city municipal officials. During this period, the general secretary will act as the principal contact to the host organization. As soon as feasible after the Board has determined the city in which the convention is to be held, the general secretary shall proceed to the city selected and negotiate contracts for RI with the close cooperation of the host organization and the city administration or private parties, for a sufficient hotel room block to guarantee accommodations for the probable attendance. The general secretary shall meet with the board of directors of the host organization and carefully review with it all convention organization plans. In fulfilling responsibilities for the International Convention, the general secretary is responsible for all logistical, programmatic and administrative duties related to the International Convention and approved adjunct meetings. Responsibilities are detailed in the Manual for the International Convention. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 289; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201 57.140. Post-Convention Activities 57.140.1. Convention Proceedings The Convention Proceedings shall contain a record of the proceedings of the convention, the annual report of the general secretary, the annual report of the treasurer, and the report of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation. The Convention Proceedings shall be made available in an electronic version. Gratis copies shall be sent only to governors, governors-elect, present and past RI officers, and current RI committee members upon request. The Convention Proceedings shall be preserved in the RI archives, along with a video of all plenary sessions. (May 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 244) Source: January 1964 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 137. Amended by May-June 1987 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 394; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 227; May 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 244. See also August 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 89

Rotary Code of Policies 368 April 2020 57.150. Miscellaneous International Convention Matters 57.150.1. Solicitation of Sponsors for RI Conventions The RI Board has authorized the solicitation of sponsors for RI Conventions by both RI and Host Organizations, subject to the approval, on a case by case basis, of the general secretary in consultation with the RI president (when known) who presides over the convention and in compliance with existing Board policy, the “Guidelines for Sponsorship of RI Meetings, Events, Projects and Programs” (Code 36.010.), the “RI and TRF Guidelines for Use of the Rotary Marks by Other Organizations” (Code 33.030.15.), the “Guidelines for Rotary Clubs, Rotary Districts and Other Rotary Entities for Interacting with Other Organizations” (Code 44.020.) and the RI Manual for Conventions. (October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 61) Source: October 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 86; Amended by September 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 24; October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 61 57.150.2. Convention Logo No convention logo shall contain the trademark of another entity. Only one official logo shall be approved for each convention. Any variations from the approved convention logo must be approved by the RI president for the year of the convention on an individual basis. (January 2009 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 164) Source: June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 289; Amended by November 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 87; January 2009 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 164 

Rotary Code of Policies 369 April 2020 Article 58. International Assembly 58.010. Guidelines and Minimum Standards 58.020. Scheduling 58.030. International Assembly Committee 58.040. Attendance and Participants’ Responsibilities 58.050. Training, Programs and Sessions 58.060. Publications 58.070. Finances 58.010. Guidelines and Minimum Standards The general secretary shall maintain a manual for the International Assembly based on current RI policies and procedures for the International Assembly. The general secretary shall review the International Assembly manual annually and provide suggested revisions to the Board, if required. The general secretary is authorized to revise the Manual for the International Assembly as needed, provided that all proposed changes are distributed to the Board for review one month before they take effect, and that any proposed changes objected to by a director be reviewed by the Board at its next meeting. It is understood that the general secretary may authorize variances from these standards in certain circumstances. (January 2013 Mtg. Bd. Dec. 140) Source: November 1987 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 76; Amended by May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412; June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 290; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201; January 2013 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 140 58.020. Scheduling The general secretary is requested to book dates at least five years in advance for future International Assemblies at a suitable venue. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348) Source: January-February 1989 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 193 58.030. International Assembly Committee The president shall appoint an annual International Assembly Committee of members selected by the president-elect to assist in planning and implementing the overall operations of the International Assembly. (May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412) Source: November 1990 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 106; Amended by May 2000 mtg., Bd. Dec. 412

Rotary Code of Policies 370 April 2020 58.040. Attendance and Participants’ Responsibilities 58.040.1. Guidelines for Attendance The International Assembly is a special purpose meeting. Therefore, attendance is mandatory for participants. Participants are encouraged to bring their partners. The president-elect is authorized to determine whether persons other than participants and their partners, for whom special requests are made to attend the assembly, also may accompany designated participants. (April 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 155) Source: January 1975 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 96; Amended by May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412; February 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 189; June 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 236; April 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 155. Affirmed by October 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 61 58.040.2. Delineation of General Responsibilities The roles and responsibilities of the RI volunteer leadership for the following positions at the International Assembly are detailed in the Manual for the International Assembly.  Directors  Directors-elect  Past Presidents  International Assembly Moderator  International Assembly Assistant Moderator  Chief Sergeant-at-Arms  Sergeant-at-arms and Partners  First Aid Officer  Partners of President, President-elect, President-nominee, Directors, Directors-elect, Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, Incoming Trustees, RIBI Vice President, RIBI Vice President-elect, and RI Training Leaders  Training Leaders  Seminar Trainers (October 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 34) Source: January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201; Amended by October 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 34 58.040.3. Sergeants-at-Arms Appointment Rotation Schedule for International Assembly The appointment of the sergeants-at-arms for the International Assembly shall be on a rotation schedule with the following guideline: The chief sergeant at the assembly shall have been one of the sergeants appointed to serve at the immediate past assembly. (May 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 390) Source: June 2001 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 405; Amended by May 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 390 58.040.4. Presiding Duties of President and President-elect The president and president-elect shall demonstrate their commitment to the importance of the International Assembly by sharing the presiding functions at each plenary session of the International Assembly. However, the president-elect may appoint additional presiders for plenary sessions and major activities at the International Assembly. (May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412) Source: November 1997 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 107; July 1991 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 40; August 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 72; Amended by May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412

Rotary Code of Policies 371 April 2020 58.040.5. President-elect as Chair The president-elect shall be the chair of the International Assembly committee, or any other committee or group assigned to plan, design, prepare or implement the International Assembly. (May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412) Source: July 1991 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 40; Amended by May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412. See also COL 98-120 58.040.6. Appointment of Assembly Moderator The International Assembly moderator in any year shall be appointed by the president- nominee who will be in charge of that year’s International Assembly. The Executive Committee of the Board will review eligible candidates for International Assembly moderator and select ten diverse candidates in July each year to be shared with the president-nominee, who will make the final selection. (October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 29) Source: October 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 104; Amended by May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412; May 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 178 58.040.7. Selection Criteria of Assembly Leadership Roles Several leadership roles are selected annually by the president-elect. The qualifications are detailed in the Manual for the International Assembly for the following:  International Assembly Moderator  International Assembly Assistant Moderator  Chief Sergeant-at-Arms  Sergeant-at-arms and Partners  First Aid Officer  Training Leaders, in consultation with the president and moderator  Seminar Trainers, in consultation with the moderator (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201 58.040.8. Partner Discussion Session Leaders Prior to conducting partner discussion sessions, partners who will lead such sessions should receive appropriate orientation in facilitating the sessions. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348) Source: June 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 306(4) 58.040.9. Role of the General Secretary In fulfilling responsibilities for the International Assembly, the general secretary is responsible for all logistical, programmatic and administrative duties related to the International Assembly, Leaders’ Seminar and approved adjunct meetings. Responsibilities are detailed in the Manual for the International Assembly. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: February 2006 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 171; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201

Rotary Code of Policies 372 April 2020 58.040.10. Children at Assembly The purpose of the Assembly is to provide Rotary education, instruction in administrative duties, motivation, and inspiration to governors-elect. Minor children (under the age of 18) of governors-elect are permitted to attend the International Assembly at no cost to Rotary, and must be under the care and supervision of their parents or legal guardians, or supervision provided by another adult at the direction of their parents or legal guardians. Caregivers designated by the parent or legal guardian cannot be official participants of the International Assembly. Children and their caregivers may attend meal events (group meals and ticketed events) if the governor-elect registers them for the meal plan and/or purchases tickets for ticketed events which will be sold on a space-available basis. Children may attend the general sessions, but are not permitted to attend the breakout sessions. (January 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 105) Source: January 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 105 58.040.11. Regional Magazine Editors Rotary International regional magazine editors are recognized as official participants of the International Assembly, at no cost to RI, with rights to be observers at plenary sessions, appropriate luncheons and dinners, receptions, and other social occasions. (February 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 194) Source: June 1995 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 274 58.040.12. Observers at International Assembly Current and past district governors and their guests, and immediate family members of participants shall be permitted to register to attend the Assembly at no cost to RI. Observer registration will grant them access to attend the plenary sessions to the extent that space is available. Observers shall be permitted to purchase the full general dining plan and tickets to ticketed meal events on a space available basis. Observers will not be permitted to attend breakout sessions. If DGEs’ children under the age of 18 are expected to attend general sessions, general dining or ticketed meal events under the supervision of caregivers, their caregivers are also required to be registered and have the appropriate meal plan and tickets purchased. Priority will be given to house children of DGEs and their caregivers in the same hotel as the assembly, if requested, although no guarantees will be offered for placement in adjoining rooms, rooms on the same floor, or the same category of room. When the RI contracted hotel room inventory is exhausted, DGEs may seek alternate accommodations for their family members, however, DGEs and their partners are expected to stay in the hotel where the assembly takes place as part of being an official participant. RI staff are available to assist in suggesting nearby hotels if needed. The general secretary shall permit observers as defined above to register until the available space, as determined by the general secretary, is filled. A registration fee will be determined by the general secretary on an annual basis to ensure that observer participation is revenue neutral for the event. (April 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 155) Source: May 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 219; Amended by January 2013 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 155; April 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 155

Rotary Code of Policies 373 April 2020 Cross References 61.010. Manuals for Sergeants-at-Arms 58.050. Training, Programs and Sessions The instructional and informational programs shall be approved by the president-elect, as recommended by the International Assembly moderator. Plenary presentations shall be consistent with the RI Strategic Plan. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: July 1991 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 40; Amended by May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412; January 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 127; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201 58.050.1. Suggested Assembly Program Content The Board has adopted suggested International Assembly program content to be addressed within a five-day training agenda. The following are recommended topics: a) President-elect message b) Our Rotary values, including vocational service c) Membership d) The Rotary Foundation e) Public Image f) Projects and service g) Rotary’s Administration Requirements The following topic is required: a) Youth Protection (September 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 51) Source: June 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 301; July 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 29; November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 213; November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 108; Amended by March 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 178; June 2008 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 255; September 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 34; May 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 298; October 2013 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 57; January 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 86; September 2017 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 51 58.050.2. Simultaneous Interpretation/Language Support The International Assembly shall be conducted primarily in English with simultaneous interpretation provided during plenary sessions in Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Discussion sessions at the International Assembly will be held in English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. (January 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 142) Source: November 1990 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 103; Amended by May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412; June 2006 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 254; January 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 142 58.050.3. Partners Program The Board recommends that the International Assembly include an informative program for partners of governors-elect. The partner program should be complementary to the program developed for governors-elect by featuring similar content, yet should be tailored to address an audience with varying degrees of Rotary knowledge and experience.

Rotary Code of Policies 374 April 2020 A pin has been developed to recognize partner program facilitators. (January 2013 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 140) Source: November 2008 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 82; October 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 100 58.050.4. Participants in Governor-elect Sessions Participation in governor-elect discussion sessions is limited to training leaders, governors- elect, and assigned Secretariat staff. No partners or other personnel are to be admitted to the sessions without the express written consent of the president-elect. (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: June 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 306; Amended by May 2000, Bd. Dec. 412; February 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 189; January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201 58.050.5. Rotaractor Sessions RI presidents-elect are requested to include Rotaractors in the International Assembly by planning sessions to encourage collaboration between governors-elect and Rotaractors. (January 2020 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 85) Source: October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 57 58.050.6. Formal Introductions The following individuals shall be introduced individually during one of the plenary sessions: Current and incoming members of the Board, with their partners Past presidents, with their partners Current and incoming Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, with their partners (January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: November 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 94; Amended by January 2012 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201 58.060. Publications 58.060.1. Assembly Materials Provided to Governors-elect All assembly publications and materials shall be provided to the governors-elect at the International Assembly in English, French, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Portuguese. Specific content-related materials will be provided to the governors-elect in Italian. All publications must have the prior approval of the assembly moderator, and the concurrence of the president-elect. (June 2006 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 254) Source: July 1991 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 40; Amended by May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412; June 2006 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 254

Rotary Code of Policies 375 April 2020 58.070. Finances 58.070.1. International Assembly Attendance Expenses Paid by RI and TRF RI or The Rotary Foundation shall pay the expenses of the official participants to the International Assembly defined below in accordance with the RI Travel and Expense Policy. 1. Official participants for the International Assembly whose expenses are paid by RI include: a) President and partner b) Aide to the president and partner c) President-elect and partner d) Aide to the president-elect and partner e) President-nominee and partner f) Aide to the president-nominee and partner g) Directors and partners h) Directors-elect and partners i) General Secretary and partner j) Governors-elect and partners k) Moderator and partner l) Assistant moderator and partner m) Seminar Trainers and partners n) Training leaders and partners o) First Aid Officer p) Sergeants-at-arms and partners (including Chief Sergeant-at-arms) q) Convention chairs and partners (for following two conventions) r) Secretariat staff as the general secretary in consultation with the president and president-elect deem necessary s) Any person assigned by the president-elect to a place on the program of the Assembly, but who is not included in the above list t) Any person approved by the president-elect to attend the assembly in a supporting role as an official participant, in lieu of a partner. 2. Official participants for the International Assembly whose expenses are paid by The Rotary Foundation include: a) Trustees and incoming trustees and partners b) Aides to the trustee chairman and trustee chairman-elect and partners c) International PolioPlus Committee Chair d) Secretariat staff as the general secretary in consultation with the president and president-elect deems necessary 3. Those participants officially authorized to attend the International Assembly as an official participant at no cost to Rotary International or its Foundation include: a) Directors-nominee and partners b) Officers and officers-nominee of the General Council of RIBI and partners c) Chairs of committees of Rotary International and its Foundation and partners

Rotary Code of Policies 376 April 2020 d) Past presidents of RI and partners e) Past general secretaries and partners f) Past Trustee chair who has not served as an RI president and partner g) International Convention Host Organization chair and select Host Organization members (Current fiscal year and following fiscal year) h) Regional magazine editors i) Past general officers of RI as observers j) Current and past officers of RI as observers k) Any exhibit personnel for exhibits as approved by the president-elect for a space the Assembly venue (October 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 34) Source: May-June Mtg. 1947, Bd. Dec. 285; Amended by May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412; June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 290; November 2008 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 29; June 2009 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 254; January 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 137; January 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 147; May 2014 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 113; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 26; January 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 71; June 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 187; October 2018 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 34 58.070.2. Payment for International Assembly Attendance in Restricted Currency Countries Insofar as practicable, all expenses of governors-elect in attending the international assembly from restricted currency countries shall be paid by RI from such funds. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348) Source: January 1968 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 177 58.070.3. Payment for Governors Serving a Second Term A past governor who has been selected to fill a vacancy in the office of governor shall receive, at RI’s expense, one to two days of intensive training at the most cost effective location. A past governor who has been selected to serve a second term shall be invited, along with his or her partner, to attend the International Assembly for a second time at the expense of RI only with the consent of the President-elect. A past governor who has been selected to serve temporarily or to complete a term of office as governor shall be provided strong support from Secretariat staff. (January 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 149) Source: May 1988 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 377; Amended by February 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 189; January 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 149. Affirmed by July 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 47 58.070.4. Reimbursement of Expenses for Partners of Governors-elect RI will pay all expenses of governors-elect partners who choose to attend the International Assembly provided that the partner attends all mandatory sessions unless specifically excused by the president-elect. (February 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 189) Source: August 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 73; COL 98-222; Amended by May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412; February 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 189 58.070.5. Costs of Sergeants-At-Arms at the International Assembly The expenses of sergeants-at-arms at the International Assembly should be paid by RI in accordance with the RI Travel and Expense Policy.

Rotary Code of Policies 377 April 2020 The International Assembly Budget shall include the expenses of: a) One Chief Sergeant-at-arms and partner b) Eight Sergeants-at-arms and partners Expenses shall include transportation to and from the assembly, accommodations, meals, and incidentals for the sergeants-at-arms and partners while serving as sergeants-at-arms. The assignment dates for the chief sergeant-at-arms should commence two days prior to the major arrival day of the International Assembly. The assignment dates for the sergeants-at-arms should commence one day prior to the major arrival day of the International Assembly. (June 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 231) Source: May 1979 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 342; Amended by May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412; June 2001 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 405; February 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 189; June 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 231 58.070.6. Solicitation of Funds The Rotary Foundation is the only entity permitted to solicit funds during an International Assembly. (June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 290) Source: November 1994 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 96; Amended by June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 290 58.070.7. RI Reimbursement of Expenses of International Assembly Participants The payment of the expenses of the designated official participants and others in attending the International Assembly is authorized only on the basis of attendance for the entire period of the assembly, unless specifically excused by the president-elect. (June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 290) Source: July 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 47; Amended by May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412; June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 290 58.070.8. Responsibility of the President-elect for the International Assembly Budget The president-elect shall have responsibility for the budget for the International Assembly in accordance with RI policy and as approved by the Board. Under the direction of the president-elect, the general secretary shall authorize assembly expenditures up to the budgetary limits established by the Board. Requests for any additional funding for the International Assembly shall be submitted by the president-elect to the Board for its approval. (May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412) Source: May 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 412 58.070.9. Costs for First Aid Officer at International Assembly The expenses of the first aid officer at the International Assembly shall be paid by RI in accordance with the RI Travel and Expense Policy. The International Assembly budget shall include the expenses of one first aid officer. Expenses shall include transportation to and from the assembly, accommodations, meals, and incidentals for the first aid officer. (February 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 189) Source: June 2001 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 405; Amended by February 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 189

Rotary Code of Policies 378 April 2020 58.070.10. Observers at the International Assembly The observers, official participants, who attend the International Assembly at no cost to Rotary International or its Foundation shall be charged a registration fee to cover the administrative expenses involved in their attendance, except the regional magazine editors whose registration fee will be waived. (June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 290) Source: June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 290 

Rotary Code of Policies 379 April 2020 Article 59. Council on Legislation and Council on Resolutions 59.010. Site Selection for the Council on Legislation 59.020. Proposed Legislation and Resolutions 59.030. Participants 59.040. District Council Representatives 59.050. Sergeants-at-Arms 59.060. Proceedings and Functions of the Council on Legislation 59.070. Proceedings and Functions of the Council on Resolutions 59.080. Finances 59.090. Support Staff 59.100. Post-Council Activities 59.010. Site Selection for the Council on Legislation 59.010.1. Hotel Facilities at Council on Legislation Arrangements shall be made for a single hotel adequate to house all participants. Meeting and dining facilities should be located in the same accommodations. (May 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 325) Source: February 1984 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 210; Amended by May 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 325 59.010.2. Date and Time of Council on Legislation The Board shall determine the specific date and time of the meeting based upon various factors, including the dates of the annual convention, major holidays and the availability of appropriate venues. (February 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 221) Source: February 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 221 59.010.3. Site Selection The general secretary shall seek to complete the entire process of site visits, site selection, and contract negotiation during the first year of the three-year Council on Legislation cycle. The venue should be contracted a minimum of 12 months prior to the commencement of the Council on Legislation. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: February 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 221; Amended by September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 59.020. Proposed Legislation and Resolutions 59.020.1. Publishing Proposed Legislation and Resolutions English shall be the official language of the Councils and all enactments, position statements, and resolutions as proposed and adopted shall be as written in the English language. The general secretary shall provide proposed legislation and resolutions in English. As feasible, legislation and resolutions deemed regular shall be published in English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish, as shall be those non- legislative publications distributed prior to the Councils.

Rotary Code of Policies 380 April 2020 The general secretary shall publish all duly proposed legislation and resolutions except those that have been deemed defective, and that the Board has directed not be transmitted to the Council in accordance with RI Bylaws sections 7.060., 7.070., and 8.080. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: January 1941 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 101; June 1958 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 38; Amended by February 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 203; August 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 50; November 2002 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 112; November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 58; November 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 67; June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 226; June 2009 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 217; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 59.020.2. Deadline for Submitting District Endorsed or Proposed Legislation and Resolutions All districts should forward to the general secretary all legislation or resolutions proposed or endorsed at a district conference or district legislation meeting within 45 days of the conclusion of the conference. Districts should also forward to the general secretary all legislation or resolutions submitted through a ballot-by-mail within 45 days of the date fixed by the governor for receipt of the ballots. Clubs without a district may submit proposed legislation or resolutions for endorsement to the district that would represent the club as provided in RI Bylaws section 9.010. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: February 2006 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 144; June 2008 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 236; Amended by June 2013 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 196; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 59.020.3. Club Review of Proposed Legislation or Resolutions As part of the legislative process of RI, clubs are free to contact other clubs to discuss proposed legislation or resolutions. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: May-June 1976 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 238; Amended by September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 59.020.4. Financial Impact Statement The general secretary shall prepare a financial impact statement for all proposals that, in the opinion of the general secretary, have a significant financial impact if the proposed legislation or resolution is adopted, and such financial impact statements shall be published. In drafting financial impact statements, the general secretary should consult with the Constitution and Bylaws Committee, including attending the Committee’s meetings as appropriate, to ensure that financial impact statements are written with a complete understanding of the proposed legislation or resolutions. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: March 1993 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 148; June 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 280; February 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 202. Amended by November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec 201; November 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 67; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 59.020.5. Impact of Legislation or Resolutions on RI Strategic Plan The Strategic Planning Committee should review any relevant proposed legislation or resolutions and advise the Board as to whether such legislation or resolutions could impact the RI Strategic Plan. The Board should advise the Councils regarding the possible impact of proposed legislation or resolutions on the RI Strategic Plan. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: May 2011 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 188; Amended by September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28

Rotary Code of Policies 381 April 2020 59.020.6. Board Consideration of Proposed Legislation or Resolutions from a Previous Council With respect to proposed legislation or resolutions offered by the Board at the instruction of a previous Council, the Board shall take steps to make clear that it is offering such proposed legislation or resolution in compliance with such instruction. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: January 1969 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 85. Amended by February 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 205; November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec 201; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 59.020.7. Board Consideration of Proposed Legislation and Resolutions from an RI Committee Where applicable, the Board may choose to indicate that a proposal originated with an RI committee. For the purposes of 59.020.7 and 59.020.8., the Board may choose to have the legislation or resolution presented by a member of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee, or a current or former member of a committee involved in drafting the legislation or resolution. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: February 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 205; Amended by November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec 201; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 59.020.8. Board Council on Legislation Advisory Committee The president shall annually appoint a committee of three to five members of the Board to advise the Board on Council matters, including proposed legislation and resolutions, roles and responsibilities at the Councils, and, in the year of the Council on Legislation, statements of support and opposition for consideration by the Board. In addition, in the year of the Council on Legislation, a Rotarian experienced in Council matters may be designated by the president to assist the Board with Council procedures and the Board’s role at the Council. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201; Amended by November 2000 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 127; June 2001 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 331; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 59.020.9. Statements of Support and Opposition A club, a district conference, the general council or the conference of RIBI, the Council on Legislation or the Board may provide a statement commenting on any enactment or position statement proposed to a Council on Legislation. Such statements, which may be in support of, in opposition to or as a comment on proposed legislation, must be limited to 500 words. Such statements, if submitted to the general secretary no later than two months prior to the opening of the next Council on Legislation, shall be transmitted by the general secretary to all members of that Council. Where statements of support or opposition are substantially similar, the general secretary shall only transmit to Council members the first received. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: February 1995 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 164. Amended by February 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 204; November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec 201; November 2009 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 36; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28

Rotary Code of Policies 382 April 2020 59.020.10. Technical Legislation The Constitution and Bylaws Committee shall determine which pieces of legislation shall be considered “technical legislation.” The Board shall request some other presenter, such as a member of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee, to move all Board-proposed legislation deemed “technical” in nature. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: March 1997 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 224; November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201; Amended by March 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 196; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 59.020.11. Similar Legislation or Resolutions Where there are substantially similar items of legislation or resolutions, the Board – on the advice of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee – shall direct the general secretary to submit to the Council alternate legislation or resolutions, and to note in the proposed legislation or resolutions that the items are substantially similar to the alternate legislation or resolutions. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: June 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 288; Amended by September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 59.020.12. Defective Legislation The Constitution and Bylaws Committee and general secretary should not devote undue time and attention to any proposed legislation that involves fundamental and extensive amendments to the constitutional documents until such time as the proposer has exerted reasonable efforts to draft the proposed legislation so that it is not defective. (June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 226) Source: February 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 200. Amended by November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201; June 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 226 59.030. Participants 59.030.1. Board of Directors A director’s primary responsibility is as a member of the Board. See section 28.005. (November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201) Source: January 1959 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 94 59.030.2. Council Officers Council officers (chair, vice chair, and parliamentarian) shall be announced by the president-elect by January of the year prior to the Council on Legislation and shall serve for three years or until a successor has been selected. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201; Amended by June 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 182; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 59.030.3. Council Trainer A Council trainer will be appointed for each meeting of the Council on Legislation to provide consistent training for representatives. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: January 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 124; Amended by September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28

Rotary Code of Policies 383 April 2020 59.030.4. Members-at-Large The members-at-large, if appointed, shall be announced by the president-elect by January of the year prior to the Council on Legislation and only serve at the Council on Legislation. (October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 29) Source: November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201; Amended by September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28; October 2019 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 29 59.040. District Council Representatives 59.040.1. Selection of Representatives Each district is encouraged to select as its representative to the Councils the best-qualified eligible Rotarian available for such service who is well-informed about current Rotary policies, procedures and programs. While it is the right of the clubs in each district to elect whom they will, it is stressed that representatives to the Councils should be elected on the basis of their ability to carry out the representatives’ defined duties and not on the basis of their personal popularity within the district, and that the role of representative should be viewed as a serious and responsible position and not simply a perquisite of having served as governor. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: November 1994 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 58. Amended by March 1997 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 222. See also May-June 1967 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 32; January 1972 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 85(b); October-November 1980 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 75; February 1987 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 259(b); February 1988 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 235; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 59.040.2. Training of Representatives To ensure full participation in the Council on Legislation proceedings, all representatives shall participate in online training prior to attending the Council on Legislation. All representatives are also required to attend training provided at the zone institutes in the year of the Council on Legislation regarding the operation and procedures of the Council. Representatives who do not complete the online training as well as the training at the zone institute shall not be funded by Rotary to attend the Council on Legislation, unless excused by the Council on Legislation chair. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: May 2014 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 126; Amended by September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 Cross References 32.040.1. Selection of Council Representative in Ballot-By-Mail 59.050. Sergeants-at-Arms There should be a minimum of ten sergeants-at-arms at the Council on Legislation, in addition to the chief sergeant. There should be at least one sergeant for each language for which simultaneous interpretation is provided at the Council. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201; Amended by November 2004 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 99; May 2014 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 128; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 Cross References 61.010. Manuals for Sergeants-at-Arms

Rotary Code of Policies 384 April 2020 59.060. Proceedings and Functions of the Council on Legislation 59.060.1. Scheduling Proceedings To the extent possible, the days and hours of the meeting should be planned and maintained so that representatives are not called upon to carry out their responsibilities under conditions of excessive fatigue or other discomfort which might reduce the effectiveness with which they represent the clubs in their respective districts. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: May-June 1982 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 21. Amended by November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec 201; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 59.060.2. Debate Procedures The Council chair and officials should arrange that matters of importance be given adequate time for debate in the Council on Legislation’s sessions. As feasible, debate should alternate between those supporting and those opposing the motion before the Council. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: February-March 1987 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 257; Amended by September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 59.060.3. Rules of Procedure The Rules of Procedure of the Council on Legislation shall be published electronically exactly as adopted by the previous Council on Legislation, modified only as necessary to be consistent with the changes to the constitutional documents made by the Council. If any such modifications are necessary, a notation as to the necessary changes should be included. The Rules of Procedure, as recommended by the Council Operations Committee in accordance with RI Bylaws section 9.120., shall be sent to members of the Council two months prior to the Council on Legislation. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: February 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 207; June 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 289; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 59.060.4. Pre-Council on Legislation Workshop The Council leadership shall plan for a workshop for Council members prior to the convening of the Council on Legislation. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: June 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 277; November 1999 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 201; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 59.060.5. Fellowship Activities An informal arrival reception for members of the Council may be held on the evening prior to the convening of the Council. A fellowship dinner or reception may be held during the Council meeting—preferably on the evening of the second day of the Council. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: June 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 276; Amended by June 2010 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 204; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28 59.060.6. Simultaneous Interpretation/Language Support The Council on Legislation shall be conducted in English, with simultaneous interpretation provided during plenary sessions in Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. The general secretary, with the concurrence of the president, may choose other languages for simultaneous interpretation. (September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28) Source: November 2002 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 112; February 2003 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 221; Amended by January 2015 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 142; September 2016 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 28